Egypt vs Benin Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | AFCON 2025 Round of 16

The Cheetahs have lost in their last three meetings against the Pharaohs.

The Egypt national football team are all set to lock horns with the Benin national football team in their round of 16 contest of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Adrar Stadium will witness this entertaining outing.

The Pharaohs were held to a goalless draw by Angola in their last group stage fixture of the ongoing African competition. This means they are still undefeated in the tournament and will be looking to continue their form. The Egypt national football team secured a win in both of their first two group stage matches and will be confident coming into the fixture.

Focused on Monday’s game! 💪🇪🇬#egyptnt pic.twitter.com/36wzoKqpK5

— Egypt National Team (@EgyptNT_EN) January 2, 2026

The Benin national football team have been inconsistent with their performances. They are coming in after facing a thrashing defeat at the hands of Senegal in their previous game. The upcoming contest is not going to be an easy one for them. The Cheetahs have not performed well against Egypt in the past.

Kick-off:

• Location: Tangier, Morocco
• Stadium: AdrarAgadir Stadium
• Date: Monday, January 5
• Kick-off Time: 09:30 p.m. IST/ 04:00 p.m. GMT/ 11:00 a.m. ET/ 08:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: Pierre Ghislain Atcho
• VAR: In use

Form:

Egypt: L-W-W-W-D

Benin: L-L-L-W-L

Players to Watch

Mohamed Salah (Egypt)

Mohamed Salah will have an important role to play in the final third for the Egypt national football team. He was rested in the previous fixture, but will be in action from the start this time around. Salah has scored two goals in two AFCON 2025 matches this season and will be looking to add more to his tally. He is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

Steve Mounie (Benin)

Even though Steve Mounie has not scored a single goal in the ongoing campaign of the Africa Cup of Nations as of now, he is still going to play an important role in the final third for the Benin national football team. Mounie will be looking to step up his game and help his side by putting up a top show.

Match Facts

• Egypt are undefeated in their last four matches.
• Benin have only won one of their last five games.
• The Cheetahs have never secured a win against the Pharaohs.

Egypt vs Benin: Betting Tips and Odds

• Egypt to win @12/25 bet365
• Mohamed Salah to score @27/20 BetMGM
• Goals over 3.5 @19/5 Paddy Power

Injury and Team News

All of the squad members for Egypt are fit and ready to be in action.

Benin will miss out on the services of Andreas Hountondji. He is injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 4

Egypt won: 3

Benin won: 0

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

Egypt predicted lineup (5-3-2)

El Shenawy (GK); Sobhy, Ibrahim, Fathy, Rabia, Hamdy; Zizo, Attia, Trézéguet; Salah, Marmoush

Benin predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Dandjinou (GK); Ouorou, Verdon, Tijani, Roche; Imourane, Samadou; Tosin, Dodo, Olaitan; Mounie

Match Prediction

This is going to be an important game for both sides, but the Egypt national football team are likely to come out on top and secure a win against the Benin national football team in their upcoming AFCON clash.

Prediction: Egypt 3-1 Benin

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

Nigeria: NTA Sports 24, SuperSport

UK: Channel 4

USA: beIN Sports

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